The Lucknow unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a significant step in the ongoing investigation of the Uttar Pradesh Police constable recruitment exam question paper leak. ED officials have registered a case of money laundering against two alleged masterminds identified as Rajiv Nayan Mishra and Ravi Attri.
According to senior ED officials, the case has been registered under multiple sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in response to 178 First Information Reports (FIRs) lodged across 41 districts in Uttar Pradesh pertaining to the question paper leak scandal.
Both Rajiv Nayan Mishra and Ravi Attri are currently detained in the Gautam Buddha Nagar jail. The ED will commence their interrogation along with investigating officers from the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board involved in conducting the recruitment examination.
The sequence of events leading up to this development began with the arrest of Rajiv Nayan Mishra, aged 32, by the Special Task Force in Gautam Buddha Nagar on April 3. Mishra's interrogation provided critical insights into the modus operandi of the paper leak scandal. Mishra disclosed that candidates were provided with the question papers to solve on February 16, just 24 hours prior to the scheduled recruitment examination set for February 17 and 18.
Following Mishra's arrest, the second alleged mastermind, Ravi Attri, was apprehended in Gautam Buddha Nagar on April 10. Attri's involvement in the elaborate scheme underscores the complexity of the examination fraud that compromised the integrity of the recruitment process.
The ED's decision to initiate a money laundering investigation underscores the gravity of the situation, aiming to uncover financial transactions and illicit activities associated with the question paper leak. This probe is expected to shed light on the monetary gains and network of individuals involved in orchestrating the scam.
The ED's intervention adds a new dimension to the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the recruitment examination scandal. By focusing on potential money laundering activities, authorities are intensifying efforts to unravel the complete chain of events and hold accountable those responsible for undermining the fairness and credibility of the recruitment process.
As the investigation unfolds, the public remains keenly observant of developments, expecting thorough scrutiny and decisive action against individuals found guilty of exploiting the system for personal gain. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the ED, demonstrate a steadfast commitment to upholding transparency and accountability in public service examinations.